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Reply #75 –
Yahoo Message Number: 53069

thanks for your reply Dennis. I am probably going to wait until Feb or so to make a decision. Hopefully the bankruptcy situation will be settled one way or another by then. All coaches have problems just some more than others. Best of luck with your slide problem. Be safe.
Tom

New Member

Reply #76 –
Yahoo Message Number: 55594
Hello to all,

Just joined the group and I am looking forward to supporting questions I have answers for and getting help with those I don't. I have a '99 CC Allure (30307) 36' single slide and although it is now 11 yrs old and has 135,000 miles on it, it still runs down the highway squeak free. I live in Phoenix and right now enjoying the 75+ degree weather but head out during our triple digit summers. Semi retired, help in the office during the winter and leave during the summer. Do my own maintenance and repairs as I have been in the mechanical business most of my adult life. Looking forward to conversing with others on the forum and helping when I can.

W. S. (Bill) Burford

New Member

Reply #77 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56071
Hi I am thinking of purchasing a CC Inspire with a 400HP Cat engine. The engine has a whine noise that is noticable and when you are driving slow the stearing makes a grinding noise. Salesman says both are normal.
Any commets?

I appreciate any feedback.
Mac

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Reply #78 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56072
Mac,

I own an Inspire that has 67,667 miles. I have none of the characteristics which you describe. I would be very concerned about purchasing this Inspire.

Stan Inspire 51406

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Reply #80 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56078
MAC

I am an Inspire owner. Steering is mouse quiet. The C-9 cat is noisier than a Cummings at idle but just a Cat. No operational problems in 4 and 1/2 years. I have not noticed a whine.
Ned Herrmann
06 Inspire 51677

New Member

Reply #81 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56080
If the air conditioner is on, the whining noise may be coming from the A/C condenser electric fan mounted on the right rear corner of the vehicle.

It is very noisy.

Charlie

Inspire 52093

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Reply #82 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56087
Check the fluid levels on the hydraulic reservoir. Mine had the wrong dip stick and the levels were

about an 1" to and 1 1/2" low. I don't know why it made a difference, but stopped the noise when hot

at lower rpm's. Never did it when cold..
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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Reply #83 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56094
Mac,

We have an '06 Inspire with a 400 Cat that has no whine and there is no grinding noise in the steering. The salesman wants to sell a unit that has some issues at your expense. I would have it checked out at a reputable mechanic or Cat dealer or look for a different Inspire. You might even ask if there are some folks who have some for sale here. Then you would know the issues that exist on the unit. Don't let it reflect badly on all Inspire's as we love ours.
Safe Travels,
Kathy

'06 Inspire #51782

New Member

Reply #84 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56123
Mac; I have a 2005 Inspire with the 400 Cat engine and there is no noticeable engine whine at idle or when driving at any speed. It could be an accessory like the alternator or idler pulley. I do get a lope when accelerating at part throttle that is a bit of a pain. The steering is silent.

Bob

2005 Inspire 51394

Low Speed Steering Noise (Was \

Reply #85 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56137
Good morning Mac,

Is the steering noise when you turn the steering wheel full throw in either direction, or just driving slowly?
If it is the former, I have experienced on a few occasions a slight chattering in the steering wheel as it comes to the stops. It was examined by CC under warranty and declared normal.
I would not call it a noise, and certainly not a grinding noise. You feel it in the steering wheel.

Has anyone else experienced that particular characteristic?

Jay

05 Inspire 51457 (CAT C-9)

New Member

Reply #86 –
Yahoo Message Number: 61828

I purchased my CC about a year ago and was pleased to find a group of owners to share questions, concerns, ideas, etc. I own a 2000 Intrigue, 36'. Had a few problems over the last year with condensation leaking inside the air/heat pump units and most recently the transfer switch had to be replaced.
Looking for information on specs for correct dimensions from center axle to bottom frame when adjusting the ride height control valves. I understand there are 2 on the rear and 1 on the front - not sure what the correct measurements should be or how difficult it would be to adjust. The CC leans slightly downward on the driver's side. Any information relative to the 2000 intrigue specs for this problem would be appreciated.

Thanks!

2000 Intrigue
#11168

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Reply #87 –
Yahoo Message Number: 61836

Thanks!

Here is the 'official' data sheet from CC attached to this message. The 'files' section is a great place to find information as well as the 'photos' section.

ddtuttle

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443

New Member

Reply #89 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90783
Hello,

My husband and I just became proud owners of a 2004 CC Inspire just a week a half ago! We took our shake down cruise last weekend! Thank goodness we went camping with our long time RV friends who are motor home owners. It was really overwhelming to learn about all the bells and whistles of our new (to us) RV! They were a big help to us! We have actually been RVing for about 15 years. However, we have owned3 different 5th wheel trailers, never a MH before.
We did some research before we actually bought our CC and discovered it had 6 recalls. My husband is somewhata diesel mechanic (he operates and works on heavy equiptment). He inspected the coach throughly and also made sure each and every one of the recalls had been completed.
We would like to know if there any other known inherited issues with the 2004 CC Inspire? Thanks for your help!

New Member

Reply #90 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90785
I am a new member, please be kind :-) If I am breaking any protocols please let me know. Thx
My husband and I have been RVing for 15 years and have owned 3 different 5th wheels in the past. We have always dreamed of owning a motor home.
I am happy to say that we are the proud owners of a new (to us) 2004 Country Coach Inspire, a dream come true! We bought our coach on August 9th and took her out for our shake down cruise the following weekend!
Of course we found all sorts of minor things that we need to take care of, but that is to be expected of a coach that is 9 years old! All in all, it is in excellent condition, inside and out! It had 17,348 miles on it when we drove it off the broker's lot.
Now for my question. Are there any inherited issues or problems with the 2004 Country Coach Inspire that we should be aware of?
We did an internet search and found 6 recalls on our coach and were able to verify that all 6 recalls have been completed!

Thank you all for your help!

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Reply #91 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90795
Judy,

First of all, Welcome to the group and congratulations on your purchase. CC's aren't perfect, and none are, but they're among the best coaches on the road for the most part.

I'll let other Inspire owners address your query about Inspire specific issues, but I can offer couple of things.

1) The coach has very low miles for a 9 year old.......If the tires are original, they should be replaced for safety reasons. 7 years is generally considered the max life for tires that carry the kind of weight your coach represents. They'll do a lot of damage and risk serious injury if one were to blow.

2) Forum etiquette dictates that your posts will include your name, coach serial #, year, model and possibly the engine make and HP. This make it easier for other owners to chime in with answers that may be model and year specific. You'll find all kinds of equipment serial #'s inside the medicine cabinet door.

Hope this helps a little. Have fun and enjoy.

Dave Trotter

01 Intrigue 11215

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Reply #92 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90797
Welcome Judy and Husband,

Hope you have many miles of good fun with your new C C. This is a great forum to learn and give advice which is always appreciated. Again HAPPY TRAVELS TO OUR NEW C C OWNERS.

Marlene and Bob 2000 Intrigue

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Reply #93 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90809
Thanks Dave,

We are well aware about the tire replacement and currently getting pricing on replacing all tires on our coach. We had a bad experience with a blown tire on a previous RV, a 5er. It blew before it was almost 5 years old (it's recommened tires be replaced on a 5er or TT @ 5 yrs). What a mess that tire made of the side of our 5er when it blew! Thank you again for you input and advice on the forum etiuette.
Judy

04 Inspire
Cummings 350
03615

P.S. Hope my signature is correct!

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Reply #94 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90812
Judy,

Has anyone made you aware of the tire program thru FMCA? It is worth looking into.

MIkee

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Reply #96 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90828
Yes, Mike we are aware of that program through an RV friend. My husband has a friend in the biz who is getting some prices for us. We will compare pricing. Thanks for your info :-) Judy
 

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Reply #97 –
Yahoo Message Number: 90838
I will be getting tires in a couple of weeks and have been told that it is cheaper for the FMCA members than what the dealer pays for them. Having this done at Henderson's and I will post the results on here.

Wally Falch